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Strive Masiyiwa among Top 10 richest black people in the world
Systemic injustice, colonial exploitation, and economic marginalization have plagued Africa and the Black population for centuries. This narrative is challenged by the emergence of black billionaires,...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:18hrs | 891 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo water shedding increased
The City of Bulawayo has announced an increase in its water-shedding schedule from 120 hours to 132 hours as the city's water situation continues to deteriorate. This decision follows the recent decom...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:04hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ranks top on misgovernance
Zimbabwe has been highlighted for all the wrong reasons, with three research think-tanks ranking the country as the worst in governance, corruption, and human rights violations. A recent report by Wor...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:01hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MPs shower praises on Mnangagwa
Zanu-PF legislators have been praising President Emmerson Mnangagwa's State of the Nation Address (Sona), which painted a rosy picture of the country's fortunes despite the deteriorating socio-economi...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa moves to appease security forces
TREASURY has allocated 18% of the national budget to the security sector, ZW$10.8 trillion (US$1.9 billion), which is a large amount in peacetime, as President Emmerson Mnangagwa moves to appease the ...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 15:07hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC borrows poor language from Nerves Mumba
IN A WHAT COMES ACROSS AS A POOR CASE OF BORROWING poor language from Nerves Mumba's controversial Sadc Electoral Observation Mission on Zimbabwe's 2023 harmonised general election, Nelson Chamisa's C...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 18:23hrs | 9 | by Jonathan Moyo
Mthuli Ncube's budget has strong traits of capitalism
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has slammed the just passed 2024 National Budget describing it as largely anti-welfare.This follows the tabling of a ZW$58,2 trillion National Budg...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:45hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe recruits 2 500 teachers
The government has taken significant measures to strengthen various sectors in September. This included the recruitment of 2,500 teachers to enhance the workforce in schools and an 18 percent increase...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 05:45hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
100 Zimbabweans probed over US$70m ill-gotten wealth
Over 100 individuals suspected of acquiring assets worth US$70 million through money laundering and illicit financial activities are currently under investigation. The National Prosecuting Authority (...Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 09:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in SA fear attacks as permits expire
Zimbabweans living and working on the North Coast on the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) fear possible xenophobic attacks or hate crimes against them come the end of June, following the announcement...Published: 11 May 2023 at 05:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Reflecting on the export ban for raw lithium
Through Statutory Instrument 213 of 2022 (Referend to as Base Minerals Export Control for unbeneficiated Lithium Bearing Ores), Zimbabwe banned the export of raw lithium from the country. The regulati...Published: 31 Jan 2023 at 09:12hrs | 2 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe power crisis to worsen
MAJOR blackouts are imminent after the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) ordered power utility, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), to suspend power generation at Kariba South Power Station....Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
National payments reach trillions amid echoes of 2008
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says the value of transactions processed through the national payment systems hit the ZW$7.8 trillion mark last year, rising by 218% from ZW$2.5 trillion during the ...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 17:44hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
The ZAPU NPC resolution to bar Nkomo is unconstitutional
The ZAPU National People's Council has upheld its resolution which seeks to bar Mr Sibangilizwe Nkomo from contesting as a ZAPU President. The resolution to the effect that one has to be a member for ...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 09:45hrs | 1 | by Thulani Nkala
POSB gets Cabinet nod to list on ZSE
POSB expects the proposal for the listing of the Bank on the stock exchange to be finalised and ready for consideration by Cabinet in the second half of the year 2021, company executives revealed. ...Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bikita Minerals upgrades plant
Zimbabwe's largest lithium miner, Bikita Minerals has upgraded its plant which will now be able to beneficiate its own lithium ore and that of other players in the country, Business Times can report....Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 17:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Treasury records $5.39 billion deficit in July
Government incurred a deficit of $549.95 million in the seven months to July, missing a targeted surplus of $2.02 billion after higher expenses mainly due to the payment of Covid-19 risk allowances to...Published: 11 Nov 2020 at 14:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube counts COVID-19 cost on economy
Zimbabwe's construction industry looks set to be the hardest hit by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic with an expected contraction of -11.4 percent, Finance and Economic Development minister Mthul...Published: 28 Oct 2020 at 16:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZESA hikes tariffs by 50%
ZIMBABWE Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has increased electricity tariffs by 50% with effect from September 23, 2020, a move that will see a rise in most prices, especially basic commodities....Published: 24 Sep 2020 at 05:30hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe fuel pricing system gives unfair advantage to people in Harare
The zonal fuel pricing system introduced by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) which will see fuel prices being determined by location has sparked outrage. According to the ...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 21:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba's wait is over
WARRIORS' midfielder, Marvelous Nakamba, could make his much-anticipated debut for English Premiership football side Aston Villa in a Carabao Cup second-round clash against League Two side Crewe tonig...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
New fuel prices for different cities announced
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority has announced new fuel prices for week starting Monday 26 August 2019.In Harare diesel will be selling at $10.32 and blend at $10.01, Bulawayo prices a...Published: 26 Aug 2019 at 06:06hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
The role of Zimbabwe's diasporas in economic development
This article was 1st published on engineeringnews.co.zw. Zimbabwe is battling a water, fuel, forex and electricity crisis. Can diaspora funds save us? ...Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 23:06hrs | | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Mthuli Ncube says Zimbabwe's inflation rate is being misread
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has said the country’s inflation rate, which surged to the highest annual level since a hyperinflation blowout a decade ago, is being misread and the measure of monthly...Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 17:10hrs | | by Bloomberg
Zimbabwe economy in safe hands
THE appointment of a leaner Cabinet by President Emmerson Mnangagwa is not only welcome, but also goes a long way in demonstrating that the President listened to the people, mindful of the need to man...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 07:25hrs | | by Daniel Ngwira
UK Sports charity 'on hold' after Zimbabwean's drugs jailing
A charity aimed at helping poverty-stricken youngsters get into sport has been "put on hold" after the athlete behind it was jailed for dealing drugs.Sprinter Marvin Bheka wanted to give young...Published: 13 Aug 2018 at 10:26hrs | 4 | by BBC News
Econet strengthening industry lead
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz)'s 2018 first quarter (Q1) sector report shows Econet Wireless maintained its customer and revenue market share lead on the b...Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Rhino Poaching Stats: Slight Decrease But still Far Too High
The small decrease in overall poaching in 2017 has been overshadowed by a growing concern for the increase and broadening of poaching elsewhere in South Africa as onl...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 09:54hrs | 1 | by Louzel Lombard Steyn
Maphepha camp feels hard done
BARRED Highlanders aspiring chairman Ernest "Maphepha" Sibanda's camp strongly believes the club's constitution was trampled on by some ill-advised board members out to settle personal scores against ...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 06:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimra gross collections above target
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is confident of surpassing the 2017 annual target as the robust revenue enhancement measures being implemented are bearing fruit, with net collections for the mo...Published: 05 Sep 2017 at 13:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
RBZ records $500 million profit
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe turnaround strategy is yielding positive results as evidenced by a US$500 million profit recorded by the bank for the year ending December 31, 2015.RBZ Governo...Published: 13 Feb 2017 at 13:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZSE recovers as foreign investors flee
While the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange continued its rebound closing last week at 112.03 points after the industrial index gained 10.82 percent, foreign investors have continued exiting the course and ...Published: 17 Oct 2016 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimra revenue increases 10.8%
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority says revenue collection in the second quarter to June 2016 increased by 10,8 percent to $867 million, but was three percent below the targeted figure of $893 million...Published: 08 Jul 2016 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean expropriations begin
ON May 30, Kuda Mahobele, acting MD of Zimbabwean chrome producer ZimAlloys, took receipt of an unusual parcel. The contents of the parcel, a letter from the government, were not what he expected....Published: 23 Jun 2016 at 07:04hrs | 1 | by Chris Muronzi
Edgars unsure about Zimbabwe business prospects
Clothing retailer Edgars Stores Zimbabwe is uncertain about the recovery prospects and future stability of the Zimbabwe's economy, despite the conclusion of elections and the swearing in of a new cabi...Published: 19 Sep 2013 at 04:29hrs | | by Business reporter
Osama bin Laden raid guided from space
Navy SEALS who cornered and killed Osama bin Laden in his Pakistan compound were guided from SPACE by a fleet of satellites, according to top secret documents leaked by Edward Snowden.The file...Published: 31 Aug 2013 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff Report
New initiative to combat violence against women in the Democratic Republic of Congo
BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium - The European Union has just endorsed an initiative worth 25 million euros to combat violence against women in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Despite more th...Published: 24 Jul 2013 at 06:07hrs | | by European Commission
Truworths improves net bad debt collection system
Truworths is projecting single digit growth in sales this year while collection of receivables has improved vastly after the company beefed up the debt collection team, group CEO Themba Ndebele told...Published: 05 Mar 2013 at 10:51hrs | | by Business reporter
ZSE:- Industrials halts 2-day slide to post marginal rebound
ZSE's Industrials halted a 2-day slide to post a modest rebound at week's end after mixed gains across the board cancelled out losses in blue chips Innscor and OK Zimbabwe.The Industrials look...Published: 08 Feb 2013 at 10:32hrs | | by Business reporter
ZSE Market Report:- Industrials uptrend continues to hold as Minings stutters
ZSE's Industrials uptrend continued to hold on Wednesday and has held the upward trend since January 3 with heavyweight counters largely in favour.The Industri...Published: 23 Jan 2013 at 10:16hrs | | by Business reporter
Yi gets first London Olympics Gold medal
Yi finished with a winning total of 502.9 points after 40 shots in the qualifying round and 10 in the eight-woman final at the Royal Artillery Barracks.Poland's Sylwia ...Published: 28 Jul 2012 at 13:07hrs | | by EuroSport
Apple's new operating system with built-in Facebook - release date 25 July
Apple's new operating system, OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion for Macs will be released on 25 July if the firm follows tradition.Apple released the "gold master" version of the software to developers...Published: 11 Jul 2012 at 08:37hrs | 1 | by Moyo Roy
Diara falters in Barcelona
Dumisani "Diara" Bhebhe could not pull through the qualifying heats after failing to shrug off a hamstring he picked during practice sessions.He is the only Zimbabwean athlete participating a...Published: 10 Jul 2012 at 11:18hrs | 1 | by Alois Sibanda
Apple likely to unveil the iOS 6 in September
The appleinsider.com reports that Apple will likely unveil the iOS 6 Golden Master in September early enough to release the next-generation iPhone that same month and generate "significant" sales of t...Published: 11 Jun 2012 at 03:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
British American Tobacco release a stellar set of Interim results
For the interim period to 30 June 2011, BAT posted a stellar set of results driven by a 54% growth in domestic sales volume. Exports (cut rag sales) grew 54%. All this translated to a 88% sales growth...Published: 29 Aug 2011 at 07:41hrs | | by Imara
Zimbabwean athlete qualifies 0.21 minutes behind Usain Bolt
Zimbabwe's 100 metres athlete Ngonidzashe Makusha progress to the next round Athletics-World championships men's 100m after clocking an impressive 10.31 minutes for the men's 100 metres heats in Daeg...Published: 27 Aug 2011 at 15:12hrs | 2 | by Ndou Paul
FINAL WARNING: List of customers with NetOne's outstanding amounts
Netone wishes to advise its defaulting post-paid customers that failure to settle the highlighted amounts within 7 days from the17th of April will result in blacklisting....Published: 19 Apr 2011 at 04:35hrs | 27 | by Byo24News
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